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Coalition Drift Signatures: How to Detect Multi-Agent Divergence

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Coalition drift is the most dangerous form of drift in multi-agent ecosystems because it is coherent. Agents don’t just drift individually — they drift together, reinforcing each other’s divergence. The challenge is not that coalition drift is subtle. The challenge is that coalition drift is plausible. This paper outlines the signatures — the detectable fingerprints — of coalition-level divergence. These signatures are not behavioral anomalies. They are pattern-level artifacts that emerge when multiple agents synchronize around the same incorrect assumption. Detecting coalition drift requires looking at patterns, not individuals.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19503082

Author: Truong, Narnaiezzsshaa

Language: English

Topic: Multi-Agent Systems and Negotiation

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7153312859

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